The strategy was identified as a priority and focus for the 2020 update of the forest action plan. Sep 17, 2010 the global strategy for plant conservation needs to be strongly endorsed and implemented. Target 8 of the global strategy for plant conservation calls for at least 75 per cent of threatened plant species in ex situ collections, preferably in the country of origin, and at least 20 per cent available for recovery and restoration programmes by 2020 botanic gardens make a significant contribution to ex situ conservation of wild species with more than a third of plant species. Its mandate was expanded to include dealing with the countrys rapid progress in creating new protected regions like transfrontier conservation areas, biosphere reserves, world heritage sites, national parks and bioregional plans to. Disclaimer this document has been developed by cacao genetic resources and breeding experts. The global strategy for plant conservation gspc is a program of the uns convention on. Programme collection and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture in 20142020 introduction. The global strategy for plant conservation is a programme of the convention on biological diversity cbd, agreed by the uk and 195 other governments around the world, with targets to be met by 2020. Global strategy for plant conservation introductory notes the global strategy for plant conservationis presented here as approved in decision vi9 of the conference of the parties cop to the convention on biological diversity, on 19 april, 2002 in the hague.
It and the full and detailed global strategy are available as pdf files for download from the cacaonet website. Engaging chinas private sector in sustainable management. These results are critical to helping the botanical community prioritize the development of conservation collections for threatened species not yet in genetically diverse and representative collections. Care for the rare is a partnership between botanic gardens conservation international u.
With 6% of the worlds plant diversity and strong botanical and conservation capacity, south afr. The world conservation strategy provides both an intellectual framework and prac tical guidance for the conservation actions necessary. Global context of biodiversity global environment facility. June 2829, 2016 missouri botanical garden download pdf organized by. The global strategy for plant conservation is a catalyst for working together at al levels local, national, regional and global to understand, conserve and use sustainably the worlds immense wealth of plant diversity whilst promoting awareness and building the necessary capacities for its implementation. Pdf icon download global strategy plant conservation 201120. Pdf the global strategy for plant conservation gspc with its 16. The convention on biological diversity plant conservation.
Decisions of the conference of the parties to cites in. Target two of the 2002 global strategy for plant conservation gspc, a preliminary assessment of the conservation status of all known plant species, at national, regional, and international levels was not accomplished by its original 2010 target date and has therefore been included as a revised 2020 target, an assessment of the conservation status of all known plant species, as far as. Cavender, the vice president of science and conservation, the morton arboretum, lisle, illinois j. The development of the strategy has bene ited from a number of consultations and submissions of views. With 6% of the worlds plant diversity and strong botanical and conservation capacity. An unrelenting torrent of bad news about the environment and the loss of plant biodiversity, however, have led to despair among conservation. The global strategy for plant conservation is a platform that gathers efforts from all the different levelslocal, national, regional and global, in order to strengthen the needs for conservation and substantiality and implement steps toward the awareness and actions that should be made. Statewide seed conservation strategy for threatened species. Predicting plant conservation priorities on a global scale pnas.
The aim of the global strategy for plant conservation 20112020 is to maintain plant diversity and to use plants sustainably. Global strategy for plant conservation agenda item 3. Iucns response to the post2020 global biodiversity. A global resource for plant and fungal knowledge kews scientific work spans 110 countries shaded green and. In support of the global strategy for plant conservation target 14, care for the rare aims to provide signage resources to encourage public gardens of all shapes and sizes to interpret plant conservation topics and threatened species to their visitors. This booklet summarises the key elements of the global strategy for the conservation and use of cacao genetic resources. The global strategy for plant conservation convention on biological diversity access and benefitsharing the sustainable development goals convention on international trade in endangered species international agenda for botanic gardens services for botanic gardens.
A global strategy for the conservation and use of coconut. South africa is signatory to the convention on biological diversity cbd and is committed to the implementation of a national strategy to conserve plants that aligns with the global strategy for plant conservation gspc. The eaza plant conservation strategy seeks to be both efficient and effective so the strategy concentrates on outputs, such as the eaza plant conservation guides that will make a real change in the way we think about and treat plants. Strategy for plant conservation on behalf of the uk government. Global partnership for plant conservation secretariat of the convention on biological diversity botanic gardens conservation international missouri botanical garden. The global strategy for plant conservation botanic. Global strategy for plant conservation w hoe an overview of the harvest and trade in wild plant ingredients, 2018 this study demonstrates how sustainable wild plant harvesting can contribute to wider wildlife conservation goals and why global industry must adapt. Iucn welcomes the concept of a plant conservation report to which it has made a contribution, and expresses appreciation to the executive secretary of the cbd secretariat, the. A comprehensive evaluation of iucn categories for 7269 spanish vascular plants gspc target 2, using distribution data and environmental niche. It cails for global coordi nated efforts backed by will and determination, for concerted action at national and. Updated global strategy for plant conservation 20112020 without plants, there is no life.
Two thirds of the worlds plant species are in danger of extinction with pressure from the human population, habitat modification and deforestation, over exploitation, spread of invasive alien species, pollution and the. Ben bayliss, project officer collecting seeds of priority listed. Global strategy for plant conservation convention biological. It was updated and revised in 2010, with targets set to be achieved by 2020. Global strategy for plant conservation botanic gardens. The functioning of the planet, and our survival, depends upon plants.
At least 75 % of known threatened plant species conserved in situ. Plant conservation nt consevaton tate 2121 strategy 202016. The global strategy for plant conservation beyond 2020. It provides a framework for the policies and actions required to prevent the loss of plant diversity and promote plant conservation. Target 14 of the global strategy for plant conservation calls for an increase in the communication of the importance of plant diversity and conservation by education and public awareness programs. The global strategy for plant conservation convention on biological diversity. Kew is also an executive nondepartmental public body partfunded by defra. A global strategy for the conservation and use of coconut genetic resources 20182028. The evaluation and addition of species to this list is a timeconsuming and costly task, and as such, a large number of species are not listed.
Apr 12, 2012 target two of the 2002 global strategy for plant conservation gspc, a preliminary assessment of the conservation status of all known plant species, at national, regional, and international levels was not accomplished by its original 2010 target date and has therefore been included as a revised 2020 target, an assessment of the conservation status of all known plant species, as far. Adopted in 2002, this strategy and its 16 targets is due to finish in 2020. Achieving target 2 of the global strategy for plant conservation. Abstract according to the global strategy for plant conservation cbd, netherlands, 2002, armenia had to identify and protect 50 % of the most important areas for plant diversity by 2010. The global strategy for plant conservation is a catalyst for working together at all levels local, national, regional and global to understand, conserve and use sustainably the worlds immense wealth of plant diversity whilst promoting awareness and building the necessary capacities for its implementation. For example, only 5% of plant species housed in the global biodiversity information facility are. The adoption of a global strategy for plant conservation gspc by the convention on biological diversity in 2002. A canadian perspective the result was the global strategy for plant conservation, or gspc, with an ultimate and longterm objective to halt the current and continuing loss of plant diversity. Pdf the global strategy for plant conservation gspc was adopted by the parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd in 2002. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
As part of the defra network, kew plays an active role in delivering the departments policy objectives. Plant conservation background information with link to a downloadable pdf of the declaration. The global strategy for plant conservation gspc was adopted by the convention on biological diversity cbd in 2002. Members news, events and job postings botanic gardens.
The global strategy for plant conservation includes five objectives and 16 targets for plant conservation to be achieved by 2020. Pdf an overview of recent progress in the implementation of the. It represents a remarkable and innovative framework not only by providing a guide for plant conservation action worldwide but also because it included, for the first time, an agreed series of international outcomeorientated targets on what needs to be achieved for plant. Priority ecoregions for global conservation1 david m. Using the global strategy for plant conservation to guide. Olson2,3 and eric dinerstein2 abstract a global strategy to conserve biodiversity must aim to protect representative examples of all of the worlds ecosystems, as well as those areas that contain exceptional concentrations of species and endemics. It seeks to support the existing plant conservation and biological strategies and the work of botanical gardens. Kew and the global strategy for plant conservation kew gardens.
Care for the rare botanic gardens conservation international. In estonia, the ministry of agriculture and the ministry. Dec 18, 2018 the international union for conservation of nature iucn red list of threatened species is a key tool for the conservation of biological diversity. In the interim, the division will post additions and changes made to clarify or revise outdated information on the states forest action plan web page, including the new mexico rare plant conservation strategy at. The adoption of a global strategy for plant conservation gspc by the convention on biological diversity in 2002 marked an important advance in raising awareness of the threats faced by plants worldwide, as well as providing, for the first time, a coherent framework for policy and action needed to. Plant conservation and the sustainable development goals. The programme collection and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture in 20142020 hereinafter the programme provides the objectives and the most important activities of the collection and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. The global strategy for plant conservation gspc seeks to assess the conservation status of the world vascular plants by 2020, and to guarantee that at least 75% threatened taxa are conserved in situ. Addressing target two of the global strategy for plant. It has been recognised as a contribution to the global strategy for plant conservation adopted by the convention on biological diversity cbd decision v19. The aim of this guide is to introduce the objectives and targets, providing background information explaining the need for and purpose of each target. Related files pdf file available free 11 mb this strategy came from extensive worldwide consultations, with support from bioversity international, cirad, crfpfta and aciardfat, and outlines the means to conserve use as much representative diversity as possible. The strategy seeks to halt the continuing loss of plant diversity. Updated global strategy for plant conservation 20112020.
The gspc includes five objectives and 16 targets for plant conservation to be achieved by 2020. Crusesanders, science and conservation department, atlanta botanical garden, atlanta, georgia d. Plant conservation nt consevaton tate 2121 strategy. The plants committee shall collaborate with the global strategy for plant conservation of the. Pdf using the global strategy for plant conservation to guide. Galbraith, head of science, biodiversity programs division. Guide to the gspc global strategy for plant conservation. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information wikidata item cite this page. Progress report on target 8 of the global strategy for plant conservation. The ultimate, longterm objective of the strategy is to halt the current and continuing loss of plant diversity.
This sets the framework for plantlifes work with plant link across the uk and its nations, and with our international partners. Inclusion of speciespopulations in cites appendices. The adoption of a global strategy for plant conservation gspc by the convention on biological diversity in 2002 marked an important advance in raising awareness of the threats faced by plants worldwide, as well as providing, for the first time, a coherent framework for policy and action needed to halt the loss of plant diversity. This strategy came from extensive worldwide consultations, with support from bioversity international, cirad, crfpfta and aciardfat, and outlines the means to conserve use as much representative diversity as. Staff at the royal botanic gardens kew were closely involved in the development of the gspc and contributed to the development of several of the targets and the plan of work which resulted from its adoption. Given the importance of plants for the delivery and support of. Collection and conservation of plant genetic resources for. Engaging chinas private sector in sustainable management of medicinal plants the mutliplier eflect egp maps background medicinal and aromatic plants maps are a valuable resource for their intrinsic biodiversity value, as a source of raw materials underpinning healthcare systems and industries, and as a source of income for harvesters. The goals of this target are 60 per cent of threatened plant species in accessible ex situ collections, preferably in the country of origin, and 10 per cent of them included in recovery and restoration programmes. The global strategy for plant conservation gspc was adopted by the parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd in 2002.
European plant conservation strategy the european plant conservation strategy is a joint initiative of the council of europe and planta europa. Global strategy for plant conservation native plant. Read the full report, conserving north americas threatened plants. Predicting plant conservation priorities on a global scale. Achieving target 2 of the global strategy for plant. The global strategy for plant conservation gspc was adopted by the convention on. The convention on biological diversity cbd defines biodiversity as the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrne and other aquatic estrial, mari ecosystems and the ecological complexes of. The global strategy for plant conservation gspc aims to halt the loss of.
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